Vong's Lobster With Thai Herbs

Ingredients

• 4 (1 1/4 lb)  lobsters
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon red curry paste
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 2 fresh lime leaves (or 2 tbsp. lime juice)
• 1 stalk lemongrass, chopped
• 2 cups white port (or sweet white wine)
• 1 golden delicious apple, peeled and shredded
• 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 pieces bok choy (or Napa cabbage)
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Submerge the lobsters in boiling water for about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Cut the lobsters in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat the butter and red curry paste over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the carrot, lime leaves and lemongrass.

5. 5

   Add the port and cook until the mixture is reduced by half.

6. 6

   Add the apple and turmeric and continue cooking until the mixture is almost dry.

7. 7

   Stir in the heavy cream.

8. 8

   Preheat the broiler and position the broiler pan about 5-6 inches from the heat source.

9. 9

   Broil the lobsters for 1-2 minutes or until cooked through.

10. 10

    Transfer the lobsters to a warm serving platter and pour the sauce over the lobsters.

11. 11

    In a skillet, cook the bok choy for 1-2 minutes or until it is tender.

12. 12

    Serve the bok choy with the lobsters and sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.

13. 13

    Enjoy!